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March 24, 2026
另外lìngwài(ling4wai4)
另外 (lìng wài) means 'in addition' or 'besides', and is used to introduce additional information or to refer to something separate from what has already been mentioned. It can be applied in both formal and informal contexts to enhance clarity or to expand on a topic.
Strokes10Frequency#764DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, providing additional context is often appreciated in conversations, making 另外 a useful word for maintaining clarity and thoroughness in discussions.
Memory Tip
Think of 另外 as 'linking away' from the main topic to introduce something extra. The character 另 means 'another' and is combined with 外, which represents 'outside'. Imagine stepping outside a conversation to bring in something new.
Meanings of 另外
lìngwài(ling4wai4)
1additional
2in addition
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About 另外
另外Simplified
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连词连词conjunction (conj.)Part of Speech
#764Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 另外
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另外 (lìngwài) vs 还有 (hái yǒu): use 另外 when introducing a distinct additional point, while 还有 is more about adding on to something previously mentioned.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 另外 with 也 (yě), which means 'also'; 另外 emphasizes the addition of separate information. It is used in both spoken and written Mandarin, often preceding the additional statement or idea. Common collocations include 另外的事情 (lìng wài de shì qing) for 'other matters'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 另外 connects with other words used for adding information, such as 也 (yě) and 还 (hái). Students should focus on practicing its use in sentences to differentiate it from similar expressions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 另外 with 也, using it in places where 'also' would suffice. For example, saying '我喜欢这个，另外我喜欢那个' (I like this, in addition I like that) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个，也喜欢那个' to express 'I like this and also that'.
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另外 (lìng wài) means 'in addition' or 'besides', and is used to introduce additional information or to refer to something separate from what has already been mentioned. It can be applied in both formal and informal contexts to enhance clarity or to expand on a topic.
When to use 另外
Be careful not to confuse 另外 with 也 (yě), which means 'also'; 另外 emphasizes the addition of separate information. It is used in both spoken and written Mandarin, often preceding the additional statement or idea. Common collocations include 另外的事情 (lìng wài de shì qing) for 'other matters'.
另外 or something close to it
另外 (lìngwài) vs 还有 (hái yǒu): use 另外 when introducing a distinct additional point, while 还有 is more about adding on to something previously mentioned.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 另外 with 也, using it in places where 'also' would suffice. For example, saying '我喜欢这个，另外我喜欢那个' (I like this, in addition I like that) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个，也喜欢那个' to express 'I like this and also that'.
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Grammar Patterns of 另外
另外 functions as a conjunction — it connects clauses or phrases. Many Chinese conjunctions come in pairs (虽然…但是…, 因为…所以…); use them at the front of the clauses they link. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
